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Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Powerflue and Balanced Flue Explained

Power Flue gas Fires are ideally suited for homes without a chimney or flue (flat wall gas Fireplaces).
The main advantages of a power flue fire are that the flame is open and
not hidden behind a glass screen (living flame effect). This makes the
flame picture much clearer and realistic (looks more like a real fire as
its open). Power flue Fires
work by venting the fire externally through an outside wall.
Essentially this elevates the requirement for a chimney or flue and
means you can have a open living flame gas fire in your living room.
1. Power flue gas fires use a fan (electrical supply needed) to
remove the fumes emitted by the gas fire (whilst in use). This is
arguably one of the criticisms of the fire as it requires a power supply
to work and hence some homeowners that prefer a backup2. Balanced Flue
gas fires on the other hand are glass fronted & much higher in
efficiency than the open fronted power flue alternatives. These fires do
not require an electrical fan to operate and hence can be used in the
eventuality of a power cut in the area (can provide back-up source of
heat for boiler)